John F. Kennedy International Airport

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport

The airport is located 18 miles from midtown Manhattan. Driving time is subject to traffic. It usually takes up to 90 minutes to get there.

Parking information:

Parking starts at $15 daily, $5 for each subsequent eight-hour period at a long-term lot located 4 miles from the airport at Lefferts Boulevard. The Air Train connects the lot with the airport terminals daily every 4 to 8 minutes from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. and 12 minutes from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Please note that the red parking lot next to Terminals 8 and 9 is closed until 2007. More information here.

Ground transportation:

Trains:

The Air Train connects the airport terminals to four subway lines and the Long Island Rail Railroad.

Taxis:

Flat fares to Manhattan costs around $45 plus tolls and tip. For other destinations, there is a 50-cent surcharge for trips from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily and and a $1 surcharge for trips from 4 to 8 p.m.on weekdays.

Shuttle buses:

Various shuttle buses run to and from the airport to different points in the city. Fares range from $15 to $19 each way.